Parks and Recreation

COVID-19 STATUS: The city's parks and recreation centers are open except for Ridley Sports Complex.All organized sports are cancelled until further notice. Please practice social distancing at all times when enjoying the parks facilities.

If you have any questions please contact (931) 388-8119.

Discover What Your Parks Can Offer You!

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing the citizens of Columbia with welcoming and scenic parks, exciting and engaging recreational programming, and unique special events. Our parks are thoughtfully maintained and offer a great number of recreational activities. Our recreation centers are open regularly and our friendly staff members are always there to greet you. Our programming is designed to engage adults, children, seniors, and families. ​Whether you're looking to enjoy one of the shelters and play a few rounds of disc golf at Woodland Park, take in a softball game or two at Ridley Park, or looking to get into shape with our fitness programs at the Armory Recreation Center - we've got you covered. It's easy to find something fun and exciting to do with the Parks and Recreation Department so come on down to your nearest park or recreation center and get involved!

Find Out What We've Got Going On!

The Parks and Recreation Department features over 500 acres of beautiful city parks, shelters, tennis courts, walking trails, an outdoor pool and athletic fields. Don't forget about our newest additions - the Ridley Sports Complex and the Riverwalk Park along the Duck River. We work very hard to provide a wide variety of programs and services for all.

Complete and Total Access to All of Our Services from Anywhere!

In an effort to increase the accessibility and availability of our rental and reservation services, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has moved to a fully online system. By creating an account, which is a one-time process, you gain immediate access to all of our available recreation programming, activities, rentals, and reservations. Make your event plans and shelter reservations from anywhere you have access to the internet, via desktop computer or even your cell phone. All payments and interactions will be handled online moving forward but we are happy to assist you moving to this new system.

If you’d like to make a reservation of one of our outdoor shelters your first step will be to click the Park Pass button on right side this page.

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Unique Features, Special Events, and More!

Be sure not to miss some of the most special events and features the Parks and Recreation Department has to offer! Whether it is our fully-featured 18-hole disc golf course at Woodland Park, the pool at Fairview Park, the Splash Pad at Riverwalk park, or the brand new Outdoor Fitness Zones at Riverwalk and Fairview Parks!

Woodland Park Disc Golf Course!

Disc golf is a rapidly growing sport and pastime in America and we are very happy to now have our very own course! The disc golf course at Woodland Park, donated to the City of Columbia by the Columbia Noon Rotary, offers some of the best scenery and course play in Columbia. While playing, be sure to take time to learn the terrain of the course and where each basket is located in relation to the tee to help you with that perfect throw. Both amateur and advanced players are welcome to come experience everything this wonderful course has to offer! For more information and to get involved with the Muletown Disc Golf Club please visit their website at: muletowndiscgolf.org.